# Retro Portable Headphones The V-Moda XS Headphones are Beefy-Looking but Comfortable to Wear By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vmoda References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/v-moda-xs-headphones-review-indestructible-cans-with-r-1551890986) & [v-moda](http://v-moda.com/xs/) American high-end audio product manufacturer V-Moda released its newest portable on-ear headphones: the V-Moda XS. With its beefy yet pleasing look, the XS appears to be an attempt by V-Moda to bring back the [huge headphone look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesley-headphones) in an age where many people prefer slender, in-ear styles. The V-Moda XS is a re-engineered and upgraded version of the V-Moda Crossfade M-80 headphones, with a new hinged headband that bends right above the ear cups for easy transport. The new headband also has a longer arch, which is designed so the headphones snugly sit on the sides of your head, leaving no space for sound leakage. Despite its bulky size, the V-Moda XS headphones are comfortable to wear thanks to the light clamping pressure. Unlike most other on-ear headphones that become uncomfortable after a certain amount of time, the V-Moda XS headphones are designed to be unintrusive to the point that you’ll forget you’re wearing them. They also have a [collapsible design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movengine-me800) that makes them easy to carry around in a backpack or coat pocket. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Headphone Fashion:** Headphone manufacturers are redesigning headphones to fulfill the increasing demand for retro headphones. - **On-ear Headphone Comfort:** Audio accessory manufacturers are designing on-ear headphones with improved comfort to provide prolonged use without discomfort. - **Collapsible Headphone Design:** Headphone designers are creating collapsible headphones that are lightweight and portable for users looking to take their music on the go. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can innovate in the development of retro-designed headphones to satisfy consumer demand and preferences. - **Audio Accessories and Components:** There is an opportunity for audio accessory manufacturers to create portable on-ear headphones with improved design and comfort. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory manufacturers can create headphones that are both stylish and portable to cater to consumers' preferences for fashion and practicality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Lightweight DJ Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tma2-dj.md) - [Retro Tech-Inspired Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/km5-lightwear-headphones-hp1.md) - [Dynamic Comfortable ANC Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-headphone.md) - [High-End Vintage-Inspired Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-dynamic-mh40-v2.md) - [Studio-Quality Over-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondo-headphones.md) - [Masterful Modular Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterful-modular-headphones.md) - [Comfort-Driven Audiophile Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3.md) - [Lightweight Over-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wh1000xm5.md) - [Revived Retro Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesley-headphone.md)